InMotion Hosting vs Hosting.com — Detailed Comparison
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InMotion Hosting vs Hosting.com, side by side: real specs on speed, uptime, support, and value — not marketing claims.
By Mohamed Abdelaal, Founder & Lead Hosting Analyst
Our pick: InMotion Hosting
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Updated September 2026
Quick Verdict: InMotion Hosting wins
InMotion Hosting wins overall with a higher rating (4.5 vs 4.1), longer money-back guarantee (90 days vs 30), and stronger uptime (99.99% vs 99.9%), making it the safer choice for reliability-focused users willing to pay slightly more. Hosting.com wins on price ($1.99 starter vs $2.29) and breadth of data centers (10 vs 2), appealing to cost-conscious buyers and those needing global presence.
At a Glance
Both companies launched in 2001, offer 24/7 support and free SSL/migration, but diverge sharply on cost, reach, and guarantees.
Provider Profiles
InMotion Hosting, founded 2001 and US-based, operates two domestic data centers (East and West) and emphasizes performance through its UltraStack architecture (NGINX, Redis, Brotli). It targets users who value uptime guarantees, extended money-back windows, and phone support at an entry price of $2.29/mo.
- UltraStack Performance Architecture (NGINX + Redis)
- Brotli Compression for Faster Asset Delivery
- NVMe SSD Storage on All Shared Plans
- 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee (Industry-Leading)
- US East + US West Data Centers (Pick Yours)
Hosting.com (rebranded from A2 Hosting in 2025) also founded in 2001, operates 10 global data centers and offers LiteSpeed on paid tiers. It appeals to budget-first buyers (starting at $1.99/mo) and those needing international server placement, though post-rebrand support consistency remains mixed.
- Turbo Servers — LiteSpeed + NVMe SSD (up to 20x faster)
- Formerly A2 Hosting — 20+ Years of Performance
- Free SSL, Free Migration & cPanel Included
- 24/7 Live Chat, Phone & Ticket Support
- Choose Your Data Center at Signup
1 Features
InMotion offers 19 plans across dedicated, reseller, shared, VPS, and WordPress hosting; Hosting.com provides 27 plans covering the same range plus managed VPS and Node.js hosting.
InMotion Hosting
All shared plans include NVMe SSD and cPanel. UltraStack (NGINX + Redis + Brotli + Memcached) ships on all tiers. Free SSL, free domain, free migration, and free CDN are standard. Email sending is capped at 250/hour per domain; inodes soft-capped at ~250K on shared accounts.
Hosting.com
Round winner
Turbo servers add LiteSpeed + NVMe SSD on paid plans. Free SSL, domain, migration, and CDN are included across most plans. cPanel is standard. Data center choice available at signup. LiteSpeed and NVMe are available on higher-tier plans, not all entry-level shared accounts.
2 Pricing & Plans
Entry-level pricing differs by $0.30/mo, but renewal sticker shock affects both providers similarly.
InMotion Hosting
Cheapest plan is $2.29/mo. Renewal pricing rises significantly; 3-year commitment required for intro rates. No LiteSpeed; performance relies on UltraStack (NGINX + caching). Free CDN included on all plans.
Hosting.com
Round winner
Cheapest plan is $1.99/mo—the lowest starting price in this matchup. Renewal pricing also jumps steeply (entry shared plans ~$11.99+). Free domain requires 2-year commitment. Domain renewal (~$21.99/yr) is costlier than typical.
3 Performance
InMotion guarantees 99.99% uptime; Hosting.com commits to 99.9%, though independent testing measured 99.98% on Hosting.com.
InMotion Hosting
Round winner
99.99% uptime guarantee backed by UltraStack (NGINX, Redis, Brotli, Memcached). Two US data centers (East and West). No international presence limits latency for non-US audiences. NVMe SSD on all shared plans.
Hosting.com
99.9% SLA; independent Q4 2025 testing showed 99.98% actual uptime. LiteSpeed + NVMe SSD on turbo tiers deliver faster page loads. Ten global data centers (US, UK, Germany, Singapore, etc.) cut latency for international traffic. Strong concurrent-user load handling.
4 Customer Support
Both offer 24/7 support across phone, live chat, and tickets—a rare combo at sub-$5 entry pricing.
InMotion Hosting
Round winner
24/7 phone, live chat, and ticket support. Sub-rating of 4.2/5 for support quality. Phone support is a standout at this price point and entry tier.
Hosting.com
24/7 live chat, phone, and ticket support. Sub-rating of 3.9/5 for support. Post-rebrand support quality is inconsistent; some users report slower ticket response and UI glitches.
5 Ease of Use
Both use cPanel, but user experience differs on onboarding and control-panel clarity.
InMotion Hosting
Round winner
cPanel standard. Identity verification at signup may delay account activation by hours. User-friendly sub-rating of 4.6/5. Straightforward plan selection without aggressive upsells.
Hosting.com
cPanel included on all plans. Post-rebrand cPanel/WHM still carries legacy A2 Hosting branding, creating UI confusion. User-friendly sub-rating of 4.0/5. Transparent checkout—add-ons are clearly priced and never pre-selected.
6 Privacy & Security
Both include free SSL certificates and free migration, with minor differences in backup and encryption scope.
InMotion Hosting
Free SSL on all plans. Free migration with no caveats. Managed VPS includes free backups. Some additional backup features require paid add-ons.
Hosting.com
Round winner
Free SSL included. Free migration standard. Managed WordPress plans add Cloudflare Enterprise CDN for added DDoS/WAF protection. Entry-level shared plans do not include advanced backup.
7 Server Locations
InMotion operates two US regions; Hosting.com spans ten global data centers, a significant geographic advantage.
InMotion Hosting
Two US data centers: East (Virginia) and West (Los Angeles). Users can select at signup. No EU, Asia, or other international presence limits TTFB for non-US audiences.
Hosting.com
Round winner
Ten global data centers including US, UK, Germany, Singapore, and others. Data center choice available at signup. International footprint cuts latency for global audiences and improves SEO/performance in non-US regions.
Final Verdict: InMotion Hosting vs Hosting.com
Why choose InMotion Hosting
- Industry-leading 90-day money-back guarantee—longest in the segment
- 99.99% uptime SLA with consistent UltraStack performance across all plans (no tier-based gatekeeping)
- Rare 24/7 phone support at sub-$2.50 entry pricing
- Free NVMe SSD, CDN, and migration on every shared plan with no hidden costs
When to consider Hosting.com
- You need the lowest possible startup cost and operate in multiple geographic regions
- Your site requires LiteSpeed caching and international server placement for TTFB optimization
- You can tolerate post-rebrand inconsistency in exchange for broader plan variety and global reach
Alternatives to Consider
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actual price difference at renewal?
Both providers charge significantly higher renewal rates. InMotion entry plans require a 3-year commitment at intro pricing before jumping at renewal; Hosting.com entry shared plans roughly triple (e.g., $1.99 intro to ~$11.99+ renewal). Always factor renewal cost into your budget—intro pricing at either host is temporary.
Which provider is better for international traffic?
Hosting.com with ten global data centers (US, UK, Germany, Singapore, etc.) is the clear choice if your users span multiple continents. InMotion's two US-only data centers will result in higher latency for European and Asian audiences. Data center choice is available at signup on both platforms.
Does Hosting.com's post-rebrand quality match its former A2 Hosting reputation?
Hosting.com rebranded from A2 Hosting in 2025, and early feedback reports inconsistent support quality and lingering A2 branding in the control panel. InMotion's stable 20+ year track record and support sub-rating (4.2 vs 3.9) make it the safer choice if provider stability is a priority.
Which plan tier do I need to get LiteSpeed on Hosting.com?
LiteSpeed + NVMe SSD are available on Hosting.com's Turbo servers and paid WordPress/VPS tiers, not on entry-level shared plans. InMotion includes NVMe SSD and its UltraStack (NGINX + Redis) on all shared plans at no extra cost, so all tiers get performance optimizations regardless of price tier.
InMotion Hosting Plans
19 plans available across all hosting types.
WordPress Hosting 3
VPS Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InMotion VPS - VPS 4 vCPU | — | 160 GB NVMe SSD | 4 vCPU Cores | 8 GB | 5 TB | Get Plan |
| InMotion VPS - VPS 8 vCPU Best | — | 260 GB NVMe SSD | 8 vCPU Cores | 16 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| InMotion VPS - VPS 12 vCPU | — | 360 GB NVMe SSD | 12 vCPU Cores | 24 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| InMotion VPS - VPS 16 vCPU | — | 460 GB NVMe SSD | 16 vCPU Cores | 32 GB | Unlimited | Get Plan |
Dedicated Server 5
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InMotion Dedicated - Aspire | — | 960 GB SSD | 4 Core / 8 Thread (Xeon E3-1246 v3) | 16 GB DDR3 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - Essential | — | 2 TB SSD | 4 Core / 8 Thread (Xeon E-2134) | 64 GB DDR4 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - Advanced Best | — | 2 x 1.92 TB SSD (Software RAID-1) | 6 Core / 12 Thread (Xeon E-2176G) | 64 GB DDR4 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - Elite | — | 2 x 1.92 TB NVMe SSD (Software RAID-1) | 8 Core / 16 Thread (Xeon E-2388G) | 128 GB DDR4 | 1 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
| InMotion Dedicated - CC-2000 | — | 2 x 2 TB NVMe SSD (Software RAID-1) | 24 Core / 48 Thread (Dual Xeon Silver 4214) | 256 GB DDR4 | 3 Gbps - 10 Gbps Unmetered | Get Plan |
Reseller Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InMotion Reseller - R-1000N | — | 80 GB SSD | - | - | 1,000 GB | Get Plan |
| InMotion Reseller - R-2000N | — | 160 GB NVMe SSD | - | - | 2,000 GB | Get Plan |
| InMotion Reseller - R-3000N Best | — | 200 GB NVMe SSD | - | - | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| InMotion Reseller - R-4000N | — | 300 GB NVMe SSD | - | - | Unlimited | Get Plan |
Hosting.com Plans
27 plans available across all hosting types.
Shared Hosting 4
WordPress Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small plan for WordPress | $5.83/mo | 20 GB NVMe | — | — | 100 GB | Get Plan |
| Medium plan for WordPress Best | $9.96/mo | 50 GB NVMe | — | — | 300 GB | Get Plan |
| Advanced plan for WordPress | $16.63/mo | 100 GB NVMe | — | — | 600 GB | Get Plan |
| Turbo plan for WordPress | $24.99/mo | 200 GB NVMe | — | — | 1.2 TB | Get Plan |
VPS Hosting 4
Reseller Hosting 4
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reseller 30 | $20.42/mo | 100 GB NVMe | 1 vCore per account | 2 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| Reseller 60 Best | $32.92/mo | 180 GB NVMe | 2 vCores per account | 2 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| Reseller 120 | $53.75/mo | 360 GB NVMe | 2 vCores per account | 2 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
| Reseller 150 | $66.25/mo | 500 GB NVMe | 2 vCores per account | 4 GB per account | Unlimited | Get Plan |
Managed VPS 8
| Plan | Price | Storage | CPU | RAM | Bandwidth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed cPanel 4GB | $28.75/mo | 100 GB NVMe SSD | 2 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 4 GB dedicated | 1 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 8GB | $45.42/mo | 150 GB NVMe SSD | 4 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 8 GB dedicated | 2 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 16GB Best | $70.42/mo | 300 GB NVMe SSD | 8 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 16 GB dedicated | 3 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 32GB | $116.25/mo | 400 GB NVMe SSD | 16 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 32 GB dedicated | 4 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 64GB | $207.92/mo | 800 GB NVMe SSD | 24 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 64 GB dedicated | 5 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 128GB | $457.92/mo | 1.2 TB NVMe SSD | 32 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 128 GB dedicated | 6 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 160GB | $582.92/mo | 1.4 TB NVMe SSD | 48 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 160 GB dedicated | 7 TB | Get Plan |
| Managed cPanel 256GB | $916.25/mo | 2 TB NVMe SSD | 64 CPU cores (AMD EPYC) | 256 GB dedicated | 8 TB | Get Plan |